| Tanya & Craig's glorious Wolfe Island Wedding Day on Saturday, July 26, 2008, began as a hazy July morning. Distant storm clouds looked threatening but strong will prevailed that this would be the most stunning outdoor reception any couple could hope for! Working with Tanya & Craig over the last year has been a joy. Their passion for the details and ability to just trust in my skill and experience was a joy for me. I loved everything about this couple. Their love and passion for one another runs deep and for that above all else - doing this wedding was a passionate, creative and joyful experience. 
The Catholic greystone church was beautifully decorated with guests greeted by the couples initials on the big church doors and pews decorated with handmade pew bows designed by the Groom's mother. The altar was awash with florals of delphinium, dendrobium and roses to beautifully frame this white wedding. 
The Mother's donned beautiful handmade gowns custom created for them through a designer of the bride's choosing. The Fathers looked regal in their dark suits. Groomsmen made a splash in dark suits accented with pale blue ties (for our "something blue") and the bridesmaids in white designer gowns custom created for them. Even the five small flowergirls got into the act with gorgeous white princess dresses tied with a neat satin bow at their backs. However, the highlight of course was our stunning bride, Tanya, dressed in a silk, organza and tulle creation from Oscar de la Renta and walking proudly in gorgeous Christian Leboutin heels accented in pale blue, baby green and clear swarovski crystals with the trademark red sole. Stunning from head to toe! 
While rain deterred setup a bit and threatened an outdoor cocktail reception focused on Wolfe Manor's pool area the heavens opened up just beautifully as the bride gracefully walked the aisle and took her rightful spot next to the handsome groom, Craig. 
After the ceremony a short recieving line was hosted in the church for everyone to give the couple their best wishes and with the sun shining passed cocktails including our speciality drink, Mojitos, were passed in the Manor's gardens which guests walked to through the orchid strewn grove between ceremony and reception. Guests enjoyed mini comfort food appetizers including mini-burgers, french fries, fig & prosciutto biscuits, spanikopita squares and mini crab cakes before retiring to the main tent for dinner! 
Walking down a lantern lined pathway from Manor to cocktails, guests were enthralled with a gorgeous white glow from inside the tent provided by rectangular white tables wrapped in crinkled satin linens, white pocketfold napkins, dendrobium orchid lamp centrepieces, swarovski beaded dendrobiums on their napkins, table names after the bride & groom's flowerbed favourites, a lit up plexi bar and a sophisticated votive per guest with hand calligraphied placecards courtesy of the Groom's mother. It was a vision of pure joy for everyone in attendance! 
Every detail of the day was coordinated to match the bride's beautiful white invitations created by Bella Couture in Toronto including the napkins, seating chart, menu cards, wedding cake, bride's bouquet, pew bows, and chair decor for the bride & groom! 
Dinner was a masterpiece for the senses featuring five gourmet courses to tempt the pallet and delight even the most finicky of eaters. Guests dined on an Amuse Bouche of sensual big apple mini martinis with double take peach carpaccio on citrus crisp. A starter of Plantain lasso wrapped Cosmo salad topped sugar daddy skewered jumbo shrimp & giant scallop with ginger perfumed emulsion. A delicate lemon sorbet pallet cleanser. A delightful and surprising entree duo of Pink peppercorn crusted pork tenderloin with fontina and celeriac mash on pink grapefruit silk sheet with a pan seared baby supreme chicken with, pineapple puree, grilled pineapple and saffron honey. Vegetarians even got in on the gourmet food with a Grilled Sicilian eggplant layered in artichoke compote, buffalo mozzarella, roasted garlic and grape tomato. Dessert was a tongue pleasing decadent chocolate trio featuring a Lindt flourless chocolate torte with strawberry ganache, white chocolate & raspberry risotto and an out of this world chocolate-cinnamon soup! Guests walked away very full, very impressed and wanting the recipes for such an unusual and delightful wedding dinner. 
One of the most touching details of the day was in a ring worn by the bride on her right hand an heirloom ring passed down by generations of women in her family worn on their wedding days. The vintage look perfectly matched the clean simplicity of this elegant event and couldn't have been more perfect. 
So the scene was set, the beautiful white a scene setter for sure, and a backdrop of an Island Manor house a perfect locale. The food was savoury, delicious and a joy for guests. The couple stunning, in love and grateful to have everyone around them. 
Congratulations to Tanya & Craig. May you always remember your city chic wedding in the country with fond memories. Cheers to a lifetime of joy... together! Wedding Planning in Toronto & Worldwide.
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